Outfield Play Quiz

What are the three most important parts of outfield play?

• Throwing, fielding, and communication

• Pitching, batting, and running

• Catching, sliding, and scoring

• Dribbling, passing, and shooting

What should outfielders know before every pitch?

• The count, situation, defensive alignment, pitch

• The weather, crowd size, and umpire's name

• The score, inning, and number of outs

• The coach's favorite color, the mascot, and the anthem

What is the purpose of making a big circle with the arm during a throw?

• To create more backspin on the baseball

• To confuse the batter

• To slow down the throw

• To make the ball curve

What should outfielders do when the pitch is in flight?

• Take a couple creep steps towards the hitter

• Stand still

• Run in circles

• Jump up and down

What should players do to keep their heads from bouncing when catching a fly ball?

• Run on their heels

• Run on the balls of their feet

• Stand still

• Jump up and down

What is the main objective when fielding a ground ball?

• To throw the ball as far as possible

• To field the ball cleanly and return it quickly

• To hold the ball for a long time

• To kick the ball

What happens if the head stays down while fielding a ground ball?

• The glove will stay down

• The glove will come up

• The ball will bounce away

• The player will fall

Which player has priority when calling the baseball over the infielders?

• The pitcher

• The catcher

• The outfielders

• The coach

What is one way to field a ground ball quickly?

• By running away from the ball

• By squaring the ball up

• By ignoring the ball

• By sitting down

What should be done if the ball is fielded on the outside of the player’s glove foot?

• Ignore the ball

• Transition to a crow hop quickly

• Throw the ball away

• Sit down